ABOUT US

Gasworks Arts Park is a vibrant arts precinct producing a range of high-quality visual and performing arts programs, workshops and activities for all ages. Situated in Albert Park, Melbourne, on the site of the former South Melbourne Gas Plant, Gasworks is just three kilometres from the CBD and the precinct houses four hectares of park, two theatres, three gallery spaces, a café, as well as function and workshop spaces. Our event program encompasses 250 theatre performances a year, 800 workshops and 30 exhibitions.

We have a strong commitment to equity and social justice, as evidenced by many programs over the years addressing issues connected to disability, poverty, mental illness, literacy, refugees and the LGBTQIA+ community. We run accessible Kids Holiday Programs, have a long-standing relationship with Midsumma Festival and Fringe Festival, host the sustainable outdoor sculptural exhibitions and support and develop new queer playwriting talent in QPAS.

Through our theatres and our resident studio artist program, we have been an incubator of artist careers across painting, ceramics, sculpture, dance, comedy, physical theatre and drama.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and detail oriented Program Administrator to join our team on a temporary part-time basis.

The Program Administrator will be responsible for the coordination and administration of performing arts productions, and for producing the children’s holiday program and other events and inclusions in key arts and cultural festivals in Melbourne.

Our ideal applicant will have excellent administration skills, proven event delivery experience and the ability to juggle numerous timelines with minimum supervision.

This is a part-time position working 30 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with start/finish times and spread of hours to be negotiated.

Gasworks is an equal opportunity employer, we provide the same opportunities for employment and advancement without discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or disability. Gasworks welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This is a 6 month contract position with a pro-rata salary of $55,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

More information about Gasworks Arts Park can be found at gasworks.org.au.

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.